Not enough rain to cancel open air burn ban

Posted July 16, 2012

Despite the buckets of rain that fell in some parts of Simcoe County yesterday, it wasn't enough for the area fire departments to lift the ban on open air burning.

It affects Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Clearview, Collingwood, Essa, Innisfil, New Tecumseth, Oro-Medonte, Penetanguishene, Severn, Springwater, Tay and Tiny Township.

"Some rainfall occurred over the weekend but was sporadic and isolated in some municipalities," according to the public notice issued this afternoon. "This ban will remain in effect until significant rainfall has occurred throughout Simcoe County."

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